Leeds United confident of Premier League return next season, says Ken Bates

Leeds United chairman Ken Bates is optimistic his club will still be in contention for a return to the Premier League at the end of this season despite a slump in fortunes.

The Elland Road have only won one of their last five games and have suffered heavy defeats at the hands of Barnsley and Preston North End but Bates remains bullish about Leeds’ Championship promotion prospects.